Biomedical Sciences
Modules in Biomedical, Nutritional, and Sports Sciences
Please read our Module Guidance page for full information about choosing your modules. Some restrictions may apply. Students may choose modules in these areas with the appropriate pre-requisite knowledge for the selected module.
| Code | Module Title | Stage | Semester | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGM1002 | Biochemistry | 1 | Semester 1 |
15 Credits |
| BGM1004 | Genetics | 1 | Semester 1 |
15 Credits |
| BGM2002 | Biochemistry and Genetics of Signalling and the Cell Cycle | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BGM2056 | DNA Replication, recombination and Repair | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| BGM2057 | Medical genomics: from DNA to disease | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BGM2058 | Evolution | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BGM2060 | Proteins and Enzymes | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BGM2061 | Protein Trafficking and Biological Membranes | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BGM2063 | Approaches to analysis of genes and genomes | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| BGM3024 | The Molecular Basis of Cancer | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BGM3039 | Medical Biotechnology | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BGM3061 | Genetic variation in common disease | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BGM3062 | Genetics of Development and its Disorders | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BGM3063 | Biochemistry of Gene Expression | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BGM3064 | Applied Biochemistry | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BGM3065 | Biochemistry of Cancer and Chronic Diseases | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS2002 | Cell Biology and Disease | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS2011 | Neuroscience: from cell to cognition | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BMS2012 | Clinical Immunology and Viral Pathogens | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BMS2013 | Practical and Presentational Skills in Biomedical Sciences | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| BMS2014 | The Biology of Ageing | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BMS2015 | Health and disease at mucosal surfaces | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3003 | Business Enterprise for the Bioscientist | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BMS3010 | Genetics and Human Disease | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3012 | Cancer Biology and Therapy | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3013 | Disorders of the Human Nervous System | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3015 | Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BMS3016 | Science Communication | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BMS3017 | Clinical Ageing and Health | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3020 | Chronic Disease | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3021 | Immunology of Health and Disease | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3022 | Bioethics | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BMS3023 | Epidemiology | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BMS3025 | Bioinformatics | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| BSA1001 | Practical Skills in Biochemistry for Study Abroad | 1 | Semester 1 |
5 Credits |
| BSA1002 | Practical Skills in Cell Biology for Study Abroad | 1 | Semester 1 |
5 Credits |
| BSA1003 | Practical Skills in Genetics for Study Abroad | 1 | Semester 1 |
5 Credits |
| BSA1004 | Practical Skills in Microbiology and Immunology for Study Abroad | 1 | Semester 2 |
5 Credits |
| BSA1005 | Practical Skills in Physiology for Study Abroad | 1 | Semester 2 |
5 Credits |
| BSA1006 | Practical Skills in Pharmacology for Study Abroad | 1 | Semester 2 |
5 Credits |
| BSA1011 | Biochemistry for study abroad students (20) | 1 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BSA1012 | Cell biology for study abroad students (20) | 1 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BSA1013 | Genetics for study abroad students (20) | 1 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| BSA1014 | Microbiology and immunology for study abroad students (20) | 1 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BSA1015 | Physiology for study abroad students (20) | 1 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| BSA1016 | Pharmacology for study abroad students (20) | 1 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| CMB1003 | Microbiology and Immunology | 1 | Semester 2 |
15 Credits |
| CMB1004 | Cell Biology | 1 | Semester 1 |
15 Credits |
| CMB2000 | Essential Biomedical Research Skills | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| CMB2001 | Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression | 2 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| CMB2004 | Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System | 2 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| CMB2007 | Human Anatomy | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| CMB2009 | Clinical Skills | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| CMB3000 | Research Project | 3 | Semester 2 |
40 Credits |
| CMB3004 | Research Project for Stage 3 MSci Students | 3 | Semester 2 |
40 Credits |
| DTC2001 | Health Psychology and Behaviour Change | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| DTC4002 | Quality Improvement and Service Redesign in Healthcare | 4 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| MIC3046 | Microbiota and pathogens | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| NUT1004 | Fundamental Principles of Genetics and Biochemistry for Nutrition | 1 | Semester 1 |
15 Credits |
| NUT1005 | Human Physiology and Practical Skills | 1 | Semester 1 |
30 Credits |
| NUT1008 | Practical and Career Development Skills for Nutrition | 1 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| NUT1011 | Microbiology and Immunology for Food and Health | 1 | Semester 2 |
15 Credits |
| NUT2001 | Macro- and Micronutrients | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| NUT2003 | Food Science and Technology | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| NUT2005 | Nutrition Through the Lifecycle | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| NUT2006 | Measurement and Assessment of Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| NUT2007 | Nutrition Assessment | 2 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| NUT3004 | Contemporary Issues in Food and Human Nutrition | 3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| NUT3009 | Personalised Nutrition | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| NUT3011 | Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health | 3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
30 Credits |
| NUT3012 | Nutrition Enterprise and Career Skills | 3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| NUT3013 | Allergens and the Food Industry | 3 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| PED1003 | Pharmacology | 1 | Semester 2 |
15 Credits |
| PED2001 | Drug Disposition and Pharmacokinetics | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| PED2006 | Systems Pharmacology | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| PED2007 | Cardiovascular Pharmacology | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| PED3005 | Advanced Pharmacogenetics | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| PED3006 | Carcinogenesis and Anticancer Drugs | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| PED3007 | Drug Discovery and Development | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| PED3008 | Advanced Topics in Neuropharmacology | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| PED3011 | Toxicology | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| PSC1002 | Physiology | 1 | Semester 2 |
15 Credits |
| PSC2002 | Membrane Transport and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| PSC2016 | Molecular Physiology and Pathophysiology | 2 | Semester 2 |
15 Credits |
| PSC2018 | Human Anatomy for Physiologists | 2 | Semester 2 |
10 Credits |
| PSC2019 | Renal and Respiratory Physiology | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| PSC2020 | Cardiovascular System Physiology | 2 | Semester 2 |
15 Credits |
| PSC3008 | Physiology of the Nervous System | 3 | Semester 1 |
30 Credits |
| PSC3010 | Research in Physiological Sciences | 3 | Semester 1 |
10 Credits |
| PSC3011 | Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract 1 | 3 | Semester 1 |
15 Credits |
| PSC3013 | Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract 2 | 3 | Semester 1 |
15 Credits |
| SES1000 | Human Physiology and Practical Skills | 1 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| SES1001 | Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health | 1 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| SES1002 | Bioenergetics | 1 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES1003 | Introduction to Biomechanics | 1 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES1004 | Anatomy | 1 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES1005 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology | 1 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| SES2000 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| SES2001 | Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES2002 | Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 2 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES2003 | Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Science | 2 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES2004 | Exercise Physiology | 2 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES2005 | Applied Biomechanics | 2 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| SES3000 | Sport and Exercise Science Research Project | 3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
40 Credits |
| SES3001 | Sport and Exercise Medicine | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| SES3002 | Factors Affecting Elite Performance | 3 | Semester 2 |
20 Credits |
| SES3004 | Lifestyle and Disease | 3 | Semester 1 |
20 Credits |
| SES3006 | Career Development for the Sport & Exercise Scientist | 3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
20 Credits |